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title: "Tottenham: Uruguayan outlet shares Rodrigo Bentancur update"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Charlie Smith"
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published: "2022-12-03T12:10:52Z"
modified: "2022-12-03T12:10:52Z"
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# Tottenham: Uruguayan outlet shares Rodrigo Bentancur update

**[Tottenham](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-hotspur-news/) midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur will be assessed by Uruguay’s medical team following an injury scare in Friday’s win over Ghana in the [World Cup](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/world-cup-2022/).**

### The Lowdown: Group stage elimination

The 25-year-old [started](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rodrigo-bentancur/nationalmannschaft/spieler/354362/hauptwettbewerb/WM/verein_id/3449) every World Cup game for his country in Qatar, but despite a 2-0 win over Ghana in their final group game, Uruguay were eliminated on goals scored.

It meant heartbreak for Bentancur but joy for his Spurs team-mate Son Heung min, who produced a brilliant late assist to help South Korea qualify alongside Portugal.

### The Latest: Bentancur injury scare

Bentancur only played [34 minutes](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rodrigo-bentancur/nationalmannschaft/spieler/354362/verein_id/3449) on Friday and was substituted after feeling discomfort in the first half.

The midfielder was [visibly upset](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/news/breaking-tottenham-rodrigo-bentancur-injured-25661673) when leaving the pitch, and [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/medical-team-check-tottenham-players-injury-report-expected-next-hours/) relayed an update from Uruguayan outlet [El Pais](https://www.elpais.com.uy/ovacion/futbol/alarma-uruguay-rodrigo-bentancur-salio-lesionado-final-primer.html) on his condition. They claimed that Uruguay’s medical team are set to assess Bentancur, with an official report in the ‘next few hours’.

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### The Verdict: Fingers crossed

Bentancur has been a key member of Antonio Conte’s squad this season, starting [19 games](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/rodrigo-bentancur/leistungsdaten/spieler/354362) in all competitions.

He has been the club’s second-best performer in the Premier League behind Harry Kane, as per [WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/30/Show/England-Tottenham), highlighting his importance in Tottenham’s midfield.

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Therefore, with club action set to return later this month, everyone associated with Spurs will be hoping for a positive update on the Uruguayan’s condition; and by the looks of it, they’ll know sooner rather than later.